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[A State University Estb. by Govt. of Punjab Act No. 5(2015) u/s 2(t)&Approved u/s 12B ofUGC Act, 19561
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NOTIFICATION
MRSPTU REGULATIONS FOR BTECH WITH HONORS - 2020
Whereas, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda established as a State University bythe State Government of Punjab vide Punjab State Legislature Act No 5 of 2015 u/s 2(t) and also approved u/s 12B of the UGC Act, 1956 is empowered to introduce an optional add-on BTech Honorsfor Undergraduate Degree in Engineering.
And further whereas. the proposal! resolution to start an optional BTech Honors concurrently with UG Degree in Engineering program is in line with the provisions made in AICTE Model Curriculum 2018 for UG degree courses in Engineering & Technology: Chapter-1, point B, and the same was approved in the meeting ofMRSPTU Standing Committee of Academic Council held on 24.05.2019 vide MoM item No 3.23.
And further whereas, said proposal to start BTech Honors was subsequently approved by the Board of Governors of MRSPTU in its 9th meeting held on 10.12.2019 vide item No 9.10 (point 12)with Principal Secretary to Government of Punjab, Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training in the chair.
Now therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred on it, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical UniversityBathinda makesthe following regulations;namely:
1.0 SHORT TITLE, APPLICATION AND COMMENCEMENT:
1.1 Short Title:
These regulations may be called the"MRSPTU Regulations for BTech with Honors - 2020"
1.2 Category of Institutions to whom the Regulations Apply:
These shall apply to MRSPTU Main Campus, its Constituent &Affiliated Colleges hereafter called as 'Academic Institutions'. In these academic institutions, concurrent BTech with Honors in Engineering program shall be offered in running AICTE approved UG Engineering streams only.
1.3 Date of Effect:
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2.0 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES ANDADMISSION CRITERION:
2.1 Introduction:
The Da Engineering students enrolled in any Engineering Discipline in Academic Institutions can choose concurrent additional BTech with Honors option, in the undertaken DG Engineering degree program. Obtaining this Honors typically involves taking a fixed number of approved additional courses within normal period of BTech Program. Honors certification shall be applicable only after completing the requirements of undertaken IfG Engineeringdiscipline. BTech with Honors isnot an independent or a mandatory program but an addonoptionalprogram.
2.2 Program objectives:
Theobjective of commencing the additional BTechwith Honors certification is:
a) To enhancecompetitiveness of engineering graduates in specialized/thrust domains b) To enhance knowledge of engineering graduates,to facilitate more focused research c) Toacknowledge/promote the higher learning capability/ challenges among students 2.3 Admission Criterion:
a) Offer to B'Tech with Honors is applicable to those students only, who at the time of admission possesses all subjects cleared in first attempt only.
b) After submitting a formal request in the prescribed format, eligible students can opt for BTech with Honors concurrently from 5th semesteronwards.
3.0 STRUCTURE, MONITORING ANDDURATION:
3.1 Structure:
a) Student eligible for basic BTech with Honors is required to complete additional 20- credits concentration courses (as approved by the concerned BoS for the purpose for BTech study scheme) comprising of minimum of five prescribed courses approved by respectiveBoS. These courses mayinclude lab components also.
b) In addition to it, a student to be eligible for award of BTech with Honors must have cleared all his courses including concentration courses during the entire BTech program in first attempt. Furthermore, a student needs to earn minimum CGPA of 7.5 in the undertakenBTech program.
c) To enable students to upgrade their knowledge and skills through MOOCs, credits for minimumtwocourses out ofthese five courses are allowed to be earned through ongoing MOOCS courses offered on SWAYAM (as per AICTE Model Curriculum-2018 or as modified by it from time to time), after they are approved by the concerned BoS, in anticipation to its approval by the Faculty of Engineering/Academic Council. BoS shall select/ include the course title, subject code and its credits at the time of allocating a MOOCs course out of the dynamic basket ofMOOCs courses.These SWAYAM courses
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Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulations 2016 or as modifiedl updated by it from time to time.
d) A student shall be allowed to register for maximum 2-subjects per semester (distributed over 4-semesters from 5thto8th) for theapproved concentration courses.
3.2 Progress Monitoring Mechanism:
Students enrolled in the offered BTech with Honors in the prescribed courses will be monitored through already adopted continuous evaluation system comprising of various Mid Semester Tests, Seminars, Quizzes, Viva-voce etc., as applicable. Classroom attendance requirements shall be the same as that of VOEngineering degree program in which they are admitted. BTech with Honors shall be at par with the prevailing academic practices and examination standards and shall be governed bythe prevailing academic rules and regulations ofMRSPTV or as updated from time to time.
3.3 Program Duration:
Duration of completion of BTech with Honors shall be up to the Regular 8th semesterexam result ofthe undertaken VOEngineering degree inwhich they were admitted, failing which the student shall not be awarded anycreditls forHonors in Engineering.
4.0 PROCEDURE:
4.1 Allocation of Students &Courses:
a) The concerned department will compile and announce the list of eligible and aspirant applicants for BTech with Honors and shall communicate the same to all concerned including time-table committee and academic section at-least IS-days before start of each session.
b) At the start of semester, the concerned department will also announce the list of prescribed concentration courses for the BTech with Honors, duly approved by respectiveBoS.
c) Applicant students shall then apply for registration of these courses with due approval from the department. The whole process shall be completed at least 10-days before the startof every session.
4.2 BTech with Honors in Engineering Course Registration:
Students shall be separately registered for concentration courses leading to BTech with Honorsbypayingadditional fee as applicable from time to time.
5.0 FEES &EXAMINATION CHARGES:
The additional course fee for concentration courses leading to BTech with Honorswill be@ Rs.2,0001- per theory subject and@Rs. 1,000/- per laboratory subject per semester. Course fee for MOOeS/ SWAYAM course shall be paid by the student as per NPTEL norms as applicable. Examination charges will be additional as per the MRSPTV norms as . able
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6.0 BTECH WITH HONORS NOTIFICATIONS:
Since BTech with Honors is an add-on program and not an independent program, so the notification of its successful completion shall be done on or after the successful completion of all requirements of the undertaken UG Engg degree discipline in which the candidate was admitted. A single DMC based on Overall Grade Point Average for additional concentration courses shall be issued at the end. To be eligible for the award of BTech with Honors degree, a student must obtain minimum overall GPA as 6.0 in first attempt in these additional concentration courses. Degree shall be awarded with the mention of BTech (Admitted branch ofEngg) with Honors for example BTech (Mech Engg) with Honors.
7.0 AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CLARIFICATIONS, IF ANY:
The Academic Council of the MRSPTU shall be the sole competent authority to issue clarification in case of any ambiguity or any amendment!modification in all other conditions mentioned in this notification pertaining to MRSPTU Regulations for the BTech with Honors -2020.
Endst. No. MRSPTUIDAAlNotifications/ Dated:
Copy forwarded to: (for information, necessary action, circulation and records, as applicable)
l, PSTE cum Chairman Board of Governors of MRSPTU Bathinda; % PSTE Chandigarh 2. Vice-Chancellor cum Chairman Academic Council ofMRSPTU Bathinda
3. Registrar cum Member Secretary BoG ofMRSPTU Bathinda 4. Dean Faculty of Engineering ofMRSPTU Bathinda
5. All Deans/Directors and Controller of Examinations ofMRSPTU Bathinda
6. Directors/Principals of all MRSPTU Acad Institutions (Univ Campus/Constituent! Affiliated) 7. Director ITES (for putting it up on the MRSPTU Website)
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